Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
About The Position
The Centers is launching Behavioral Health Crisis Centers (BHCC), a state-of-the-art facility expanding access to immediate, trauma-informed support for adults experiencing mental health or substance use crises. The walk-in, 24/7 crisis model provides a safe alternative to emergency rooms, jail, or the streets, with rapid assessment, stabilization, and connection to ongoing care. Services span crisis care, stabilization, behavioral health, and primary care supports through the Health Center programs. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner coordinates and delivers comprehensive care, including assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and discharge planning. The role uses recovery coaching principles to develop empowering partnerships with individuals in crisis. Work schedules may include 12-hour day or night shifts, 8-hour day, evening, or night shifts, or a 12-hour swing shift.
Requirements
- Master's degree from an accredited school of nursing.
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner training.
- Valid and unencumbered APRN license in the state of Ohio.
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certificate.
- Current DEA registration.
- Current BLS certification.
- Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent documentation abilities.
- Knowledge of involuntary commitment procedures.
- Computer proficiency.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an acute psychiatric setting.
- Training or experience in addiction treatment.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and provide nursing and medical care in compliance with regulations.
- Complete designated reviews and make appropriate dispositions.
- Prescribe and administer medications.
- Respond to medical emergencies.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary crisis team.
- Complete histories and physicals, progress notes, and clinical documentation.
- Coordinate and deliver comprehensive care, including assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and discharge planning.
- Use recovery coaching principles to create partnerships that empower individuals in crisis.
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Job Type
Full-time
